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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,709.23, 236,960.49 and 95,229.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,709.23, 236,960.49 and 95,229.84 is: 131,418.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,709.23 : 236,960.49 = 95,229.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,709.23/236,960.49 = 95,229.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,709.23x = 236,960.49 × 95,229.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,709.23x = 22,565,709,549.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,565,709,549.02/171,709.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,418.15

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